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Historical maps of Berlin: from 1600 to 1920

Berlin has changed a lot over the years. Here are twelve maps that show how the city […]
Opinion

Eco-terrorism: Do we need a Green Army Faction?

Faced with environmental disaster and a lack of action from those in charge, some activists believe eco-terrorism […]
What's on

Berlin art: What exhibitions are on now?

What's going on in the art world and which Berlin exhibitions should you check out this week?
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Exberliner Crime Issue: Out now!

Green terrorists, drug mules, rental scammers, criminal clans and more… The November issue of […]
Winter Fun

Time to hit the ice! 12 places to go ice skating in Berlin

Get your skates on and glide like a champion on one of Berlin's ice-rinks. These are our […]
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Spreewald in winter: Fun and relaxation!

Spreewald is magical in winter with its saunas, boat trips and traditional parades.

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Interview

Next Station: Photos of Ukraine under siege come to Berlin U-Bahns

As Russian bombs fell on Kyiv and Kharkiv, Ukrainians sheltered underground in the relative safety of the […]
What's on

Berlin art: What exhibitions are on now?

What's going on in the art world and which Berlin exhibitions should you check out this week?
Editor's choice

Surrealism and Magic: Enchanted modernity – Dreams, desire and total delirium at the Barberini

A new show at the Barberini reveals the influence of the occult on the Surrealists, with a […]
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Music

Music & clubs

X100: Berlin Atonal present the sonic world of Iannis Xenakis

The work of avant garde composer Iannis Xenakis profoundly shaped experimental music. X100 is a new festival […]
Clubs this weekend

Berlin clubs: What’s on this weekend?

Berlin's clubs are the stuff of legend, so which nights should you check out this weekend?
Verbatim

“I have the time of my life”: Lemongrab’s Léonie Dishaw on playing Synästhesie Festival

Read Lemongrab band member Léonie Dishaw's thoughts about shifting genres, close friendships and a long-awaited gig.
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Food

Vegan

The Sanctuary: Young, hot and vegan

Line up for some utterly indulgent (and 100% vegan) Italian treats at The Sanctuary on Torstrasse. You […]
Food

Thanksgiving in Berlin: Where to get turkey, pumpkin pie, and more

Are you celebrating Thanksgiving this year? We've rounded up the best places in Berlin where you can […]
Food

Fine dining, delis and döner: 13 places to eat in Charlottenburg

Charlottenburg has no shortage of restaurants to pick from - here are some of our favourites.
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Architecture

Stage

Interview

Stefanie Reinsperger on sweat, sexism and Spielwut

Berliner Ensemble member and award-winning actress Stefanie Reinsperger is on stage in three different productions this month. […]
Review

Ophelia’s Got Talent ★★★★★

Florentina Holzinger's role as in-house choreographer at the Volksbühne seems to have come with a blank cheque. […]
Stage

Get existential or die trying: November on the Berlin stage

While temperatures fall, Berlin’s stages crank up the heat with hot-button issues that leave no one unchallenged. […]
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Books

Interview

“My rebellion is humour”: Jan Faktor on his novel, Trottel

Czech-German novelist Jan Faktor speaks about his acclaimed new novel, Trottel, his rebellious streak and why a […]
Books

What to read this month: November 2022

This November our book editor recommends two haunting novels and a compelling story about identity politics.
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The Wartburg Experiment: Martin Luther reloaded

A new book called The moment does not state its name compiles the highlights of a new […]
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Film

Review

Inu-Oh ★★★

Animation maverick Masaaki Yuasa returns with a medieval rock opera. Riffing on the 14th-century […]
Editor's choice

November cinema: Berlin’s best films this month

TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) recently wrapped its 47th edition. Exberliner film editor Jack Anderson has some […]
Crime

Meeting a serial killer: What’s behind the dark fascination with True Crime?

What’s behind our collective thirst for abomination? Tamara Khodova explores the dark, immersive world of true crime […]
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Politics

Politics

Red Flag: Why does Berlin have a pro-genocide monument?

In a cemetery in Neukölln, the so-called Africa Stone honors seven German soldiers who died while committing […]
BVG

Berlin’s €29 – and future €49 ticket – explained!

Germany's €9 ticket was a huge success. Now comes Berlin's slightly disappointing sequel: a BVG ticket will […]
Podcast

Megan’s Megacan: Hermannplatz Cops and the Second Scoop

Megan's Megacan is back! This time, they're joined by journalist Wael Askandar to talk Berlin police and […]
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Berlin

Qatar

Where can I watch the 2022 World Cup?

There are plenty of good reasons to boycott the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but if […]
History

Kreuzberg before punk: Berlin photos from the 1960s

Today, Kreuzberg has a reputation as left-wing punk capital, but it wasn't always this way. Join us […]
Shopping

Flea Markets in Berlin: Trödel treasure troves

Berliners are known for their love of vintage stores and buying stuff second-hand – we're actually pretty […]
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